Publisher's Synopsis
Si-Yu-Ki V2: Buddhist Records Of The Western World is a book written by Samuel Beal. It is the second volume of a series that explores the Buddhist records of the Western world. The book provides a comprehensive account of the travels of the Chinese monk, Fa-Hien, who journeyed to India and Sri Lanka in search of Buddhist scriptures. The book is divided into chapters, each of which details a particular aspect of Fa-Hien's journey, such as his encounters with other monks, his observations of the local customs and traditions, and his search for sacred texts. The book also includes translations of the texts that Fa-Hien collected during his travels, providing readers with a unique insight into the early development of Buddhism in the Western world. Overall, Si-Yu-Ki V2: Buddhist Records Of The Western World is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism and its spread across the globe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
